Jim Stynes Community Leadership Award

 Introduction:

• Awarded in recognition of the player who demonstrate the same values as personified by Jim Stynes
• Named after former league player, Jim Stynes, in commemoration of his standing in the game, his unwavering service and leadership throughout the community
• Presented each year on Brownlow Medal night by the AFL and the Jim Stynes Foundation
• First awarded in 2012
• The winner receives $20,000 from the AFL and $20,000 from the Jim Stynes Foundation to be donated to the charity or community program of their choice
• Jim Stynes Community Leadership Award

 Voting:

• Decided by a selection panel
• The panel includes representatives of the Jim Stynes Foundation, the AFL, the AFLPA and media